Google Earth 5.0

Many new places to explore in the ocean and surface of Mars. New touring feature lets you record and narrate your virtual adventures and share them with others. Historical Imagery feature lets you travel back in time through historical satellite imagery.

Cons
Requires a fairly robust graphics system to take full advantage of ocean exploration features.

Bottom Line

Google Earth 5.0 features tons of new places to explore, including the ocean floor and the surface of Mars. You can even travel back in time to explore the past through historical satellite imagery.

Errol Pierre-Louis first came to PCMag as an editorial intern in 2006. After graduating from Georgetown University with a B.A. in English he joined the Software Team as a full-time Reviews Producer. Today he is...

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